Atletico earns emphatic win over Sporting Gijon

Soccer Betting Lines

09/21/2011 - Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Atletico Madrid made a resounding statement on Wednesday, earning an emphatic 4-0 home win over Sporting Gijon.

An own-goal from Alberto Lora gave Atletico the lead by halftime, but the club was firmly in the driver's seat in the second half following a goal from Eduardo Salvio and a brace from Falcao.

In a dominant first half from Atletico, it seemed as if anyone could have scored. Against all odds, it was Lora who actually conceded an own goal for Gijon in the 28th minute.

Salvio doubled the lead for Atletico in the 68th minute, while Falcao extended it with goals in the 72nd and 80th minutes to cap a master-class performance.

It was the second league win of the season for Atletico, which has claimed seven points from its first four matches. Gijon continues to struggle, bottoming La Liga with zero points and nine goals conceded from four matches.

Racing 0, Real Madrid 0

Santander, Spain - After suffering its first loss of the season in its last outing, Real Madrid failed to bounce back as it was held to a 0-0 draw with Racing Santander on Wednesday.

Racing earns its second point of the season, sitting second from last with two points. Real Madrid stumbles a bit after beginning its campaign with two- straight wins. It has seven points from its four matches in the early Spanish season.

Valencia 2, Barcelona 2

Valencia, Spain - Valencia took sole possession of first place in La Liga on Wednesday for at least 24 hours with a 2-2 draw against Barcelona.

The point moves Valencia just ahead of Real Betis, which takes the field on Thursday against Real Zaragoza.

Valencia took the lead in the 12th minute from an Eric Abidal own goal, but Pedro pulled one back immediately for Barcelona, equalizing in two minutes later.

Pablo Hernandez gave Valencia another lead with his goal in the 23rd minute, but Barcelona equalized again through Cesc Fabregas on an assist from Lionel Messi.

Malaga 1, Athletic Bilbao 0

Malaga, Spain - Malaga's summer spending appears to have paid off in the short term, as it defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 on Wednesday for its third win of the season.

Santi Cazorla provided the goal for Malaga in 62nd minute, extending the club's winning streak to three games. Malaga has nine points from its opening four matches, while Bilbao has managed just one.

Levante 2, Rayo Vallecano 1

Madrid, Spain - Levante was able to build upon its defeat of Real Madrid, as it topped Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Wednesday for its second-straight win.

Valdo opened the scoring for Levante in the 10th minute before Sergio Ballesteros doubled the lead in the 28th minute. Raul Tamudo pulled a goal back Rayo Vallecano in the 72nd minute, but it was not enough.

Mylinesheet Soccer Betting News

<< Jets' Ryan doubts C Mangold will play
Florham Park, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Jets center Nick Mangold was off his crutches but missed practice Wednesday because of an ankle sprain, putting his consecutive games streak in jeopardy. Jets head coach Rex Ryan remained pessi

<< Flyers sign top pick Couturier
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Sean Couturier to an entry-level contract on Wednesday. The eighth overall pick of the 2011 draft, he posted a goal and an assist in his preseason debut against

<< Four-run first propels Padres over Rockies
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A four-run first inning supported five-plus scoreless frames from Anthony Bass, as the Padres downed the Rockies, 4-0, to secure a three-game sweep. Chase Headley, Alberto Gonzalez, Anthony Rizzo and An

<< Winless Milan draws with Udinese
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - AC Milan failed to record its first win of the new Serie A season, as it played to a 1-1 home draw with Udinese on Wednesday. Three games into the season, the defending champions have managed ju

<< Garza lifts Cubs over Brewers
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Matt Garza pitched his second complete game of the season, striking out 10 batters to lead the Cubs over the Brewers, 7-1, in the final of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon. Garza (9-10) allowed an une

Port chasing history at Women's Mid-Am >>
Virginia Beach, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three-time champion Ellen Port is closer to making history at the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship after capturing two more matches. Port, who turned 50 on Wednesday, defeated former runner-up Min

Smith's bid for history ends at U.S. Mid-Amateur >>
Richmond, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nathan Smith was just a couple matches from making history at the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship when a dramatic surge fell short. Meanwhile, Randal Lewis' bid to set a record at the USGA championship remai

Montero, Diamondbacks down Pirates >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Miguel Montero went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, as the Arizona Diamondbacks hung on to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 in the rubber match of a three-game set. Diamondbacks rookie Wade Miley (4-2) went f

49ers WR Edwards dealing with injury >>
Santa Clara, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards will be sidelined indefinitely with a knee injury. Edwards had a procedure done on his knee following Sunday's loss against Dallas, when the wideo

Chargers sign S Oliver to 1-year contract >>
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Chargers have signed safety Paul Oliver to a one-year contract. The team announced the signing Wednesday, also placing rookie linebacker Jonas Mouton on injured reserve. Oliver played fo

MySportsbook.com is a must-have for the smart veteran sports investor who enjoys following the odds almost as much as betting them. Simply put, no one offers more betting options and offers them faster than MySportsbook. This football sportsbook is known for its ability to set the early market odds on events without having to worry about weak lines. Professional players are well aware that getting a crack at the early betting line is worth as much as, and sometimes more than, huge bonuses or reduced prices. MySportsbook's fearless, yet smart bookmaking style is what keeps everyone watching, including most other sportsbooks.

This is also a great choice for those who just want to have a worry free, fun experience. The ownership’s motto is “Sweat the game, not the payout”. These are not just decorative words used to fill space on the homepage. MySportsbook aims to give their customers the fastest withdrawals in the industry. Payouts are processed within 24 hours by an online sportsbook that carries our A+ financial rating.

Those who enjoy proposition and future wagers consider MySportsbook.com a top choice. Smaller players who seek large bonuses would do better at their sister book, Sportsbooks.com.

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your betting football needs.

FOOTBALL BETTING

Sportsbook Betting

After all the trouble that’s ensued since Braylon Edwards allegedly punched one of LeBron James’ homeboys in the face at a club, the Cleveland Browns have sent away their last remaining player of worth to the New York Jets. This is a great move for Dirty Sanchez and all, but it’s even better for the Knicks. Now Donnie Walsh can say, “You get to haunt Braylon Edwards with your posse if you sign here!” next summer.

Putting that aside for a moment, the move is a clear indication that the new-look Jets are gunning for the Super Bowl this year. I don’t think that New York thought that Dirty Sanchez was going to be such a rock star. With a 75.2 passer rating that was killed against the Jets, Sanchez is doing an admirable job of managing games and putting the Jets in a position to win. The defense has been the major story in New York thus far, but the acquisition of Braylon Edwards makes this offense loaded with talent that can dent any defense…as long as Dirty Sanchez continues his meteoric rise.

Thus far, Edwards has been a non-factor in the NFL piling up just 139 receiving yards on 10 catches. He has yet to find the endzone, and with the Browns mired in the most unsexy quarterback controversy of all time (Anderson vs. Quinn...yawn), there going nowhere fast. Edwards is two seasons removed from a career year which saw him catch 80 passes for 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns when the Browns were the spread killing monsters of 2007. In 2008, injuries slowed the receiver down to just 873 yards and three touchdowns though he played in all 16 games.

So that being said, we really don’t know if Braylon Edwards is just a flash in the pan, or a legit threat. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, he is a prototypical receiver. But he’s also shown a strange, and unwarranted, talent for dropping passes. Lining up opposite Jericho Cotchery, a speed demon with 23 catches, 356 yards and a single touchdown, may give Braylon the open looks he needs. A change of scenery may also rejuvenate the star receiver.

In return, the Browns will receive Chansi Stuckey, online football betting a special teams player you’ve never heard of and a pair of draft picks. That’s a tall order for a guy whose only real value right now is in his name, and it shows no promise to the Browns that they can rebuild around those acquisitions. Braylon was the only reason to hope for the Browns to go 3-14 SU this year. Without him, they don’t have a single guy on offense that can scare any team.

For the Jets, it’s a response to the pounding that they took at the hand of the Saints. Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have averaged around 4.0 yards per carry each on the ground, but striking a fair balance between the passing and rushing attacks in New York has been a struggle. You have to believe that the trio of Dustin Keller, Jericho Cotchery and Braylon Edwards will give Sanchez the weapons he needs to unleash through the air. Theoretically, that would open up holes for the rushing game. But the proposed public option health care plan works in theory too. We need to see the proof in the pudding before we start loading up mega bucks on the New York Jets to take the AFC.

The one wrinkle in this whole thing is that Braylon could very well be suspended by the league for disciplinary action due to his “brawl” with LeBron’s friend. If that’s the case, the Jets may have to bench him for a few games leaving them with a somewhat depleted receiving corps for a few games. Also, this is a guy who gets in fights with people at clubs. New York may not be the best place for him. Just sayin’.

The Jets have a long week before they meet the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football Betting in a virtual pick ‘em game. Braylon’s excess baggage may be a distraction, and his curiously low production may be what we should be expecting of him overall, but for the Jets, taking a chance to strike gold is well worth it. At the end of the year, they can simply just blame it on their rookie quarterback.

NFL Betting Lines

To visit this sportsbook go to MySportsbook.com for all your college football betting needs.